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Spilyay Tymoo Page 10 April 30,1982 SPORTS Local boxers show prom ise in bouts / NIAA Nationals Nevada Bi-Lakers. The lower bracket was comprised of many newly formed local clubs. Against the Warm Springs women in their first game of the tournam ent. Ft. Hall had exceptional play from Dee Dixey, who scored 32 points. Balanced scoring from Fran Moses, Mercy Barayoga, and Wanda Jiminez pulled out a 4 point win at the final buzzer, 79-75. The win was decided by free throws, the Bravettes sinking 12 of 22 charity shots in the fourth quarter. The win advaced the women to meet the Bi-Lakers, previously known as the Nevada Babes. Five of N e v a d a ’s six -team ro ste r scored in double figures, the least being 14 and 24 as high point. Wanda Jiminez poured in 21 points contributing to the losing score of 66-88. The best Warm Springs could get was then fourth, but first had to meet Taholah, whom they beat previously by 25 points. Taholah was eliminated 48-40. Fran Moses compiled 22 points, before fouling out, with little offensive team coopera tion in the final game aginst the tion in the final game against the Yellowbirds of South Dakota. The team walked aw ay, h eart broken and eliminated from the tourna ment, 47-44. Such a defeating experience would have been welcomed by the Oregon Travelers who were doomed before their arrival. A continued from page 7p protest was lodged and upheld in their first game against Browning, Montana, which led to team ineligibility in the second game. The protest issue was player eligibility regarding, state residency. The question and response resulted in Mike Jordan and Bob Eaglestaff sittin g o ut the n a tio n a l tournament, a $200 entry fee for one game, and possible N IA A p r o b a t i o n . T h a t decision will be made by the 13 board members at a later date. The Magpies felt the “agony of defeat” in their first game against the Lakota Track Club out of South Dakota. The game was decided in overtime after being tied at 90 in regulation time. The Lakotas, with four men on the court, rose to the occasion, scored the winning bucket, and won 97- 96. The Magpies met more Lakotas and experienced their style of “counting coup.” Sarcee, Alberta, Canada gave the Magpies their only win of the national tournament. The Colville Tribe hosted a memorable event, far beyond an e x c e lle n t b a s k e tb a ll to u rn a m e n t, in clu d in g a banquet, salmon bake, nitely discos, Miss NIAA pageantry, and a stickgame tournament. The National Indian Activities Association tournament is a c h an ce fo r b a s k e tb a ll enthusiasts to witness good “Indian Ball” and enhance their admiration and appreciation for team sports. A boxer struggle starts long before he gets into the ring for his bout. The battle begins first with the weigh-in, as each boxer must stay within the weight limit o f his class. Also, a check up by thedociot to see that hsi health and blood pressure and all right. Shown at left is a Redmond boxer bed, weighed in. Above, Doctor Tom Creelman is checking M arkStacona’sb lo o d pressure. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Sid tin the boxing scene. The Warm Springs Boxing future. Sixteen y e a r-o ld Mark Club, a young, team of boxers Promising boxer Reynolds are making the Northwest Allen has been pitied agäinst Stacona boxes in the Special box in g scene u n der the y o u th fu l h o p e fu ls fro m Senior class and the coaches supervision of their coaches throughout the Northwest and feelhe improves with each bout Gerald Smith and Randy his wins are a matter of record. and once he masters the art of Smith. His coaches have placed him as putting combinations together records of wins will speak being a highly potential boxer his C o m m e n tin g o n th e for him. direction of the club Gerald Results 4/17 Warm Springs Smoker stated, “The talent is apparent Joseph (Z-Man) Smith (WSBC) vi Eric Stegal (Salem) in our boxers but they need Casey Smith (WSPD) vs Flame Soliz (Beaverton) experience.” Experience is Kanie Smith, Jr (WSBC) vs Chris Stegal (Salem) gained th ro u g h p ra c tic a l Andy Stacona (WSBC) vs Allen Green (Salem) : application and coaching, with Scored Bouts the club participating in Louis Spino (WSBC),vs stan Stegal (Salem)** Phillip Solomon (WSBC) vs Rod Brooks (Salem)** n u m e ro u s sm o k e rs and Tyron Smith (WS) vs. Marvin Littledeet (Redmond)** tournaments is how the team Reynolds Allen (WSBC)** vs Mike Waldrop (Salem) intends to im prove their Mark Stacona (WSBC) vs Steve Hockett (Beaverton)** talents. ' Cory Scott (WSPD) vs Bobby Mathews (Longview)** Many of the boxers show marked improvement with each bout they box. It takes time, experience, talent and intelligence for a boxer and that is what the youth in the boxing club are striving for. Look for future “champs” to emerge from this club in the Meet Market Champs The Meet Market won the league in Division I and had a showdown with the Division II winners, El Juans of Redmond, to decide the Central Oregon pool league champions. The Meet Market team beat El Juans last year but couldn’t hold on against a much improved team. The Meet Market representatives are Biff Johnson—Team Captain, Bob Macy, Levi Bobb, Jim Macy, Charles Jack, and substitutes, Larry Langley and “Marve lous” Marvin Ike. Results 4/21 Elks Smoker (Vancouver) Joseph Smith (WSBC) vs Nathan Smith (Vancouver) Andy Stacona (WSBC) vs Pat Dricina (Vancouver) Scored Bouts Reynolds Allen (WSBC)** vs Donnie Parker (Portland) Ed Lucei (WSBC) vs Carl Scarbrough (Vancouver)** **Denote winner of bout L io n ’s g o lf tourney Rain and wind welcomed golfers at the Lion’s annual best-ball golf tournament at Kah-Nee-Ta March 10 and 11. The weather, however, did not dampen the spirits or game for those participating. New champs emerged in this year’s tourney. Ron Rogers and Jack Gentry had an 110 for the two days of play. Their Sunday score, which deter mined the winner, was 54. Last year’s champs, Jim Wyzard and Dan Jagels failed to place this year. Coming in second place were Louie Pitt and Levi Bobb with a 112 total and 57 for Sunday’s game. Spud Miller and Larry Fivecoat had 113 with 58 for Sunday plav. Yakima Best Ball The team of Frank Gopher and Levi Bobb won the Yakima N a tio n B e st B a ll g o lf tournament March 27, 28. They shot scores of 68-70 to beat teams that came from throughout the Northwest. Lester Tanewasha and Rudy Saluskin, Sr. were awarded 4th place for their scores of 72-74.
